TE (Turner Ensemble) by VITO

ABSTRACT

The present invention involves a reversible jacket that converts into a tote bag. The back portion of the jacket consist of an oversized pocket which when turned inside out, the entire jacket is received into the pocket thus converting garment into a tote bag. If desired, the jacket can be worn in the reversible mode at which the pocket on the said back portion is then completely concealed.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] All references pertaining to the present invention should beapplied to the provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/253,001 filedwith the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Nov. 27, 2000.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not Applicable.

REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX

[0003] Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0004] 1. Field of Invention

[0005] The present invention relates to a combination garment used asboth a reversible jacket and tote bag. It is designed to be a convenientand practical jacket, which could be quickly turned into a tote bag byexecuting maneuvers that are basic and simple. The jacket has anenlarged pocket located at the upper rear portion of the garment, ofwhich can be turned inside out to insert the jacket into itself, thusforming the tote bag structure. The jacket is also reversible and can beworn inside out. The overall appearance of the present invention is suchthat the multiple functions are not obvious to the human eye.Furthermore, the present invention was created as casual outerwear orthe like or as a carrying tote bag of which either function can be usedfor general purposes.

[0006] 2. Description of Prior Art

[0007] To date we have seen combinations of garment used as both jacketand bag and various attempts have been made in prior art to producegarments that have multiple uses. The drawbacks are that the multiplefunctions are actually limited or the maneuvers used to convert the itemfrom one function to another are oftentimes tedious and laborious.

[0008] United States Patent Des. 277,049 describes a jacket and carrierbag combination in which the major drawback is that the carrier bag canonly hold one item, the jacket itself and nothing more. The limited useof the combination beach towel and tote bag found in U.S. Pat. No.4,856,912 is severely obvious in that the tote bag is so large it wouldbe more of a chore to carry the item anywhere other than to the beach.The combination garment used as a jacket and bag found in U.S. Pat. No.4,347,629 and the combination coat with a built in sleeping bag found inU.S Pat. No. 4,158,892 require elaborate adjustments to produce thedesired effects or functions. Both items offer a rather unpleasantappearance when worn as a clothing item due to the multiple fastenertracks and sliders, pockets and buttons needed to transform the itemfrom jacket or coat to the respective bag function.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention overcomes the problems of the other priorart by the simplicity of its multiple functions as a reversible jacketthat converts into a tote bag. It only requires two maneuvers in thatthe wearer of the jacket takes off the jacket and then turns the pocket,located at the upper rear portion of the jacket, inside out, insertingthe jacket into itself and converting it into a tote bag. When thegarment is worn as a jacket, its function as a tote bag is not obviousto the human eye. Nor does the function as a tote bag give way to theindication that the tote bag is a jacket as well. The simplicity of theinvention makes the item versatile, comfortable and useful and presentsthe garment to look more like fashionable outerwear while concealing itsmultiple functions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Description of the Preferred Embodiment

[0011] The features of the present invention will be apparent from thefollowing description with reference to the accompanying drawings, whichillustrate preferred embodiment of the invention:

[0012]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the garment used both as a jacketand tote bag in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention,seen from the front.

[0013]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the outerwear garment of FIG. 1seen from the rear.

[0014]FIG. 3 is a view of the conversion from jacket to tote bag as thepocket is turned inside out.

[0015]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the outerwear garment convertedinto a tote bag and ready for use.

[0016]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the outerwear garment of FIG. 1 inits reversible mode as seen from the front.

[0017]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the outerwear garment of FIG. 1 inits reversible mode as seen from the rear.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Referring to FIG. 1, this view is a perspective view of outerweargarment in its mode of operation as a casual jacket or the like. Mouth 1is the head and neck opening of the outerwear garment. Buttonhole track2 along with button 3 is the fastening device used to keep the garmentclosed when being worn as a jacket. Sleeve 4 is used to receive the armsinto the outerwear garment and trunk portion 5 is for the upper part ofthe body. FIG. 2 shows the rear view of the outerwear garment. A doublelayer of material is sewn together to form the back piece of the trunkportion 5 of the outerwear garment seen in FIG. 1. The top layer ofmaterial has a mouth opening identified by 20 that leads to sack portion30, previously referred to as pocket, and of which is the result of thedouble layers of material being attached. Straps 21 are the drawstringsthat are used to carry the combination garment used as jacket and totebag when the said garment is being used in the tote bag function. Thestraps 21 are threaded through loop hole 22. Trunk portion base 6 is thelower trunk portion of sack portion 30. Sleeve 4 is used to receive armsas identified in FIG. 1.

[0019]FIG. 3 is a view of the outerwear garment as it is being convertedinto the tote bag mode. The article can be used as a tote bag in thefollowing manner. First turn the outerwear garment over to reveal themouth opening identified by 20 in FIG. 2. Place your hand through theopening until you reach the seam identified by trunk portion base 6 asviewed in FIG. 2. Grab hold of material at trunk portion base 6 and pullupward, turning the sack portion 30 inside out. The sleeves 4, truckportion 5, button hole track 2 and button 3 along with mouth opening 1are all received down into sack portion 30 through mouth opening 20.Straps 21 which are threaded through loophole 22 are used to carry totebag and are adjusted to be use as handles. Trunk portion base 6 is thelower trunk portion of sack portion 30 also viewed in FIG. 2, FIG. 4,and FIG. 6.

[0020] The results of this maneuver is seen in FIG. 4 as this is theperspective view of the outerwear garment convert into the tote bagfunction and ready for use. Mouth opening 20 received sleeves 4, truckportion 5, button hole track 2 and button 3 along with mouth opening 1and are all tucked down into sack portion 30. Sack portion 30 canreceive other items such as keys, eye wear and money pouches. Mouth 1 isthe head and neck opening of the outerwear garment when being worn as ajacket. Straps 21 which are threaded through loophole 22 are used tocarry tote bag and are adjusted to be use as handles as seen in FIG. 3.Trunk portion base 6 is the lower portion of sack portion 30.

[0021] To convert the tote bag back into a jacket, simply reach insidethe tote bag and pull out the sleeves 4 and the entire trunk portion 5,button hole track 2 and button 3 will unfold to reveal itself once againas an outerwear garment. You could then place drawstrings 21 inside themouth opening 20 identified in FIG. 2. The jacket is again now ready tobe worn.

[0022] Because the outerwear garment is reversible, FIG. 5 is aperspective view of the outerwear garment turned inside out and worn inreversible mode. By simply turning the jacket inside out, you achieveand new look in that interlock-stitching 50 is along sleeves 4 a and theentire boarder of the outerwear garment. Trunk portion 5 a is for theupper part of the body. A fastening track 51 with slider 52 is used toclose the garment when said garment is being worn as an outerwearjacket. The inside back panel of the outerwear garment reveals mouth 20identified in FIG. 2 that leads to sack portion 30 also identified inFIG. 2. The inside back panel of the outerwear garment also reveals loophole 22 and the straps 21 which are threaded through loop hole 22 andare used to carry the garment when said garment is converted to tote bagfunction.

[0023] The present invention used as an outerwear garment in reversiblemode more particularly relates to the view in FIG. 6 which is a plainview of the rear of the jacket with interlock stitching 50 visible asthe border design and sleeves 4 a are used to receive arms into thegarment. In this view, trunk portion base 6 now functions as the lowertrunk portion of trunk portion 60. Trunk portion 60 covers the rear ofthe upper body and presents a clean, smooth surface as mouth opening 20,Straps 21, loop hole 22 and sack portion 30 from FIG. 2 are nowcompletely concealed.

1. What I claim as my invention is a convertible article useful as an outerwear and tote bag comprising of a double layer of material to form the back panel of the jacket of which the top layer has a mouth opening visible at the upper rear portion of the jacket, allowing said back panel to function as an oversized pocket, which when turned inside out, the entire jacket is received into the pocket transforming the outerwear garment into a tote bag: The article in claim 1 further includes drawstrings that are threaded through the mouth of the said oversized pocket and are used as straps or handles when garment is converted to the tote bag function. 